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2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1L33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST ND 1L33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,950lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1M33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED SXT ND 1M33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,950lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SLT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1H33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT ND 1H33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,900lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: Sport
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1S33.
PDF page 2, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED SPORT ND 1S33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,900lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: TRX
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1X33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED TRX ND 1X33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,850lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SLT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1H84.
PDF page 2, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT ND 1H84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1L84.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST ND 1L84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1M84.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED SXT ND 1M84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: Sport
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1S84.
PDF page 2, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED SPORT ND 1S84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,750lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SLT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5H33.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED SLT ND 5H33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,750lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5L33.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED ST ND 5L33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,750lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5M33.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED SXT ND 5M33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,750lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: Sport
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5S33.
PDF page 4, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB SPORT 4WD SHORT BED ND 5S33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,750lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: TRX
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5X33.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED TRX ND 5X33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,750lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: TRX
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1X84.
PDF page 2, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED TRX ND 1X84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,700lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SLT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5H84.
PDF page 4, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED SLT ND 5H84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,650lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5M84.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED SXT ND 5M84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,650lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5L84.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED ST ND 5L84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,600lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: TRX
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5X84.
PDF page 4, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED TRX ND 5X84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,500lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.92 axle
Equipment: Sport
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5S84.
PDF page 4, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB SPORT 4WD SHORT BED ND 5S84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / 42RLE 4sp AUTO w/VLP (DGV) (A4) axle 3.92
- Conventional
- 4,400lb
- GCWR
- 9,300 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1L33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST ND 1L33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 4,150lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1M33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED SXT ND 1M33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 4,150lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: SLT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1H33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT ND 1H33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 4,100lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: TRX
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1X33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED TRX ND 1X33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 4,050lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1L84.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST ND 1L84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 4,000lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1M84.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED SXT ND 1M84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 4,000lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5L33.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED ST ND 5L33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 3,950lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 4WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5M33.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4WD SHORT BED SXT ND 5M33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 3,950lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5M84.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED SXT ND 5M84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 3,850lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.55 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND5L84.
PDF page 3, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED ST ND 5L84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.55
- Conventional
- 3,800lb
- GCWR
- 8,500 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.21 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1L33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST ND 1L33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.21
- Conventional
- 3,350lb
- GCWR
- 7,700 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.21 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1M33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED SXT ND 1M33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.21
- Conventional
- 3,350lb
- GCWR
- 7,700 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.21 axle
Equipment: SLT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1H33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT ND 1H33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.21
- Conventional
- 3,300lb
- GCWR
- 7,700 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Extended Cab · Short Bed · 3.21 axle
Equipment: TRX
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1X33.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 2WD SHORT BED TRX ND 1X33", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.21
- Conventional
- 3,250lb
- GCWR
- 7,700 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.21 axle
Equipment: ST
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1L84.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST ND 1L84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.21
- Conventional
- 3,200lb
- GCWR
- 7,700 lb
2008 · OEM chart
3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Bed · 3.21 axle
Equipment: SXT
GVWR 6,010 lbs. Body code ND1M84.
PDF page 1, "2008 Dakota Base Weights/GCW/Payload", section "DAKOTA CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED SXT ND 1M84", row 3.7L V6 (EKG) / Getrag 6 sp MANU (DEJ) (M6) axle 3.21
- Conventional
- 3,200lb
- GCWR
- 7,700 lb